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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
5
The London Truth columns lament a so called new Englishman formed by American influence in the last thirty years. He is praised for wealth, yet described as unscrupulous and dominated by money. The piece argues American women with purse and title bear responsibility for the trend.
The article cites Dr. Wiley and the Hundred Year Old Club promising longevity. It notes the aim to live to 100 with the club branding any death before a century as a disgrace, claiming such deterrence has kept members alive.
A fragment discusses paying $50 to Paris to obtain a coat of arms as a decorative item sold by stationers at home. It argues the home-made version is equally genuine and cheaper, noting fashionability would be low due to the small cost.
In Vienna zinc coffins remain common but pricier copper options reach about 2500 dollars. A bronze and copper coffin built for a Russian Archduke recently surpassed 5000 dollars, illustrating rising funerary costs.
The Jackson mass convention on July 6 1854 organized by Senator Jacob M Howard and Zachariah Chandler spurred early anti slavery opposition. Michigan Republicans first to nominate a full ticket and adopt the name Republican with similar conventions following in Wisconsin Vermont and Massachusetts.
The Tammany Society formed in New York in 1789 led by William Mooney as its first grand sachem. It has long influenced New York City government and politics supporting the Democratic Party. The name is linked to a Delaware chief. first meeting was May 12 1789 and incorporation occurred in 1805.
A dialogue describes two stars rehearsing a bold stage moment. The first star must exit rear while the other faces the audience. The second star answers that the cue is the audience’s look of satisfaction, highlighting a cheeky, self aware rehearsal moment.
Sylvia and Aunt Belle return from a shopping tour both seeking ready made suits. Sylvia reports limited success while Aunt Belle, described as bulky, notes she can barely fit into a ready made outfit, likening it to an umbrella.
Mrs Catherine Sherwood had triplets Franklin Francis and Frederick at age 52. All became sea captains and lived beyond seventy. In Charleston D C the three brothers chewed a barber shop routine, each shaving at different times, and the barber marveled at their rapid beard growth.
A writer questions the lion's title as king of beasts in Africa noting the animal’s nuisance to cattle herds. He argues lions travel widely, kill for sport, and often dine on small prey like field rats, while the roar may be harmless. The piece contrasts strength with perceived nobility.
Dr George C Ramband of the Pasteur Institute outlines the progressive rabies signs in dogs. Symptoms appear in order including disposition change attachment to master unusual retreat from home bark changes loss of appetite difficulty chewing and swallowing excitement and hallucinations self biting fixation on bedding and eventual paralysis and death.
In northern India sheep serve as pack animals on steep mountain paths. Each sheep carries grain in a small bag after being shorn, with wool left on the animal during transit. Farmers travel village to village trading wool for grain and loading the sheep accordingly.
Dr Clouston of Edinburgh warned the grip had far reaching evil effects with the most complete record of sequelae. He listed depression of nervous energy melancholia neurasthenic conditions premature senility various forms of paralysis neuralgic affections and a general run down capacity for work.
A diner disputes a waiter’s claim about green bluefish on the menu. The waiter explains it is hot-horse bluefish, implying a seasonal or misrepresented catch. The exchange exposes confusion over fish naming and freshness in a casual dining setting.
Poultry experts contend that the lightest, underweight hens often lead in egg yield. Records from state stations and Mountain Grove contests show first-place winners are below standard weight, while heavier birds underperform. Advocates urge separate utility and fancy standards to satisfy both breeders.
Buff Cochin fowls are an old Asia-derived breed valued for show appeal and utility. They come in black white and buff varieties, with males and females matched in color, and excel in confinement, egg laying, and broodiness. Males weigh 10–15 pounds, females 8–10. chicks grow fast but mature slowly.
The article explains how wood ashes provide potash and phosphoric acid, with lime and magnesia, enhancing soil nitrogen indirectly. It compares hardwood and softwood ashes, notes coal ashes lack value, and highlights cottonseed hull ashes as highly concentrated but variable, used historically for tobacco and feed considerations.
The article argues for Rhode Island Reds as a large, easy to keep breed. It notes year round laying with minimal winter care, a flock of about 50 layers producing around 30 eggs daily, good sitters, and young birds ready for market in ten to twelve weeks. It also praises foraging ability and winter feeding practices.
A central Michigan farm that failed to cover interest for ten years adopted four horse machinery and better stock after weeded cows were sold. A silo was built and the foreman received 10 percent of net income. Operating costs minus interest were charged before this percentage. Minor equipment costs average about $206 per farm.
Scientific American reports a new cork lined fabric from France named tissu-liege. Thin cork sheets are applied to various fabrics to create a water proof light material that replaces rubber cloth. The cork layer remains flexible and does not alter the fabric’s appearance, offering lighter garments with lasting durability.
On a rainy day the children Mary Tommy Sarah and Dick gather around a table. Mary uses string pieces to spell D i c k and then writes her own name as the inventor of the new game. W L Stoddard notes the family created sentences and enjoyed the craft.
A guide to cheaply sprucing up a boarding room with small touches. It suggests inexpensive pictures in simple frames, lace curtains, white batiste drapes, cretonne window blinds, dresser and washstand trimming, a small plant stand, a cost effective waste basket, and a few cushions to create a homelike, inviting space.
A nostalgic poem contrasts ancient toil of wash day with modern life. It paints a housewife’s early dawn labor bending over tubs and a weary noon household, hungry children, and absent pies. It then shifts to electric washing and leisure as progress replaces grit with convenience.
The piece discusses seasickness and preparation for ocean travel. It notes that strong digestion and a calm nervous system help travelers, warns against overindulgent fare before embarkation, and mentions seasickness as a deterrent lessening with modern anti rolling vessels. It cites that more lives are lost by fire on land than at sea and praises cheaper travel today.
A Nova Antologia essay argues American railways show magnificent construction and productivity due to market freedom. The writer credits freedom from monopoly and light governance but hints Italy may need government oversight as European practice spreads. Weather signs hint at possible policy shifts ahead.
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